Application for Development / Building Permit
The Rural Municipality of North Qu'Appelle No. 187

1. The application number will be assigned by the R.M. office.



2. If you are applying for a permit for land which you do not own, please provide the name of the registered owner.



3. Nature of work. Fully describe what you propose to do and include two (2) sets of plans that must include a site plan, floor plan, engineer stamped foundation plan for houses/cottages and additions to a house/cottage, engineer stamped truss design (where required), and detailed cross section. The minimum area of a dwelling is 65 sq. m (700 sq. ft). Applications for a permit to move an existing building, except a new RTM, on to the lot(s) or parcel(s) must include an inspection report completed by the Municipality's Building Inspector. Existing buildings to be moved on to the lot(s) or parcel (s) are subject to a refundable deposit as required under Section 5.4(b) of the Building Bylaw. If your development includes any excavations, fills, land leveling, clearing, or removal of natural vegetation please provide complete details, drawings or diagrams are very helpful and may be required in some cases.



4. Site Plan. You must include a site plan containing the following information:
   1. North directional arrow;
   2. The scale to which it is drawn;
   3. The dimensions and lot lines of the lot(s) or Parcel(s);
   4. The dimensions and location of all existing and proposed buildings. Be sure to show distance from the property lines to any building. Minimum side yard requirement for all buildings is 1.5 m (5 feet); minimum front and rear yard set back for principle buildings is 6 m (20 feet); minimum front yard set back for an accessory building which does not have doors on the road side of the building is 1.5 m (5 feet) and rear yard set back for accessory buildings is 1.5 m (5 feet).
   5. The proposed development should be identified (i.e. outline it in red);
   6. Topographical features (i.e. watercourses, lakes, drainage ditches, sloughs, wooded areas, etc.);
   7. Location of streets, lanes, power, gas or telephone lines, etc.
   8. Size and location of any easements or right-of-ways, if any;
   9. Adjoining land uses.
   10. Land location.


5. Present use of land (i.e. vacant lot, cottage or residential lot, etc.)



6. Type of sewage disposal system. Please note the system installed must conform to the regulations of the Department of Health and applicable bylaw of the municipality.



7. Building Permits Are Required:
   1. To erect a new building or structure, including garages and decks, and in the Agricultural Zone only mobile homes.
   2. To demolish, repair, alter, add to or move an existing building or structure.
   3. To construct a recreation room or a fireplace.
   4. For repairs which change or affect the structural nature of a building or structure.


8. Building Permits Are Not Required For:
   1. Fences, sidewalks, planters and driveways.
   2. Painting, decorating and laying carpet.
   3. Repairs using similar or same materials for the purpose of maintenance.
   4. Accessory buildings (garden sheds, etc.) not greater than 10 sq. m. or 100 sq. ft. in area.


9. Information to be Provide on Plans:
   1. Plan of each floor or building showing the proposed use of each room.
   2. Elevations of the building.
   3. Cross section showing construction of walls, roof and floor, including insulation.
   
   
10. Be sure to sign the application. An unsigned application will be returned.



11. PLEASE NOTE: you require a home/farm owner electrical wiring permit if you are doing your own wiring. If you are using an electrician, he/she will make an application on your behalf.



12. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the proposed structure will not encroach upon any electrical, gas or phone lines or any easements registered against the property in question. The location of the electrical, gas or phone lines may be located by contacting Sask. Power, Sask. Energy or Sask. Tel respectively.

Links to blank forms

Form A - Application For Building/Development Permit
Form C - Application For A Permit To Demolish Or Move A Building

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